Rusev has been out of action after undergoing shoulder surgery back in March. Last month, Lana said that he would be out for 2-4 months, but he appeared on SmackDown a couple of weeks ago to say that he would not return unless he was given a title opportunity at Money in the Bank. Money in the Bank will be on June 18, so it looks like WWE is confident that he should be ready to return by then.
Rusev posted this video on Twitter today saying that he will be showing up on SmackDown Live next week to get an answer from Shane McMahon about his title opportunity.
If you don't want to reply to me @shanemcmahon, I come to #SDLive to get my answer. #RusevReturn pic.twitter.com/Ddu6QOSDh6
— Rusev The Ruler (@RusevBUL) May 9, 2017
Two weeks ago, I demanded that Shane McMahon give me a WWE title opportunity at Money in the Bank, or else I’ll just walk, I’ll go right back home. And since I made my demand, I have heard nothing from the SmackDown Live commissioner. I don’t like being ignored. That’s even more disrespectful than turning me down. I want an answer and I’ll get one when I come to SmackDown Live next week.
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